Virginia Plain
Roxy Music
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Make me a deal and make it straight All signed and sealed, I'll take it To Robert E. Lee I'll show it I hope and pray he don't blow it 'cause We've been around a long time just try try try tryin' to Make the big time Take me on a roller coaster Take me for an airplane ride Take me for a six days wonder but don't you Don't you throw my pride aside besides What's real and make believe Baby Jane's in Acapulco We are flyin' down to Rio Throw me a line I'm sinking fast Clutching at straws can't make it Havana sound we're trying hard edge the hipster jiving Last picture shows down the drive-in You're so sheer you're so chic Teenage rebel of the week Flavours of the mountain steamline Midnight blue casino floors Dance the cha-cha through till sunrise Open up exclusive doors oh wow! Just like flamingos look the same So me and you, just we two got to search for something new Far beyond the pale horizon Some place near the desert strand Where my Studebaker takes me That's where I'll make my stand but wait Can't you see that Holzer mane? What's her name Virginia Plain
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11 facts about this song
Release"Virginia Plain" was released in August 1972 as Roxy Music's debut single.
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MembersWhen "Virginia Plain" was recorded, the band Roxy Music comprised of Bryan Ferry (vocals, keyboards), Andy Mackay (oboe, saxophone), Brian Eno (synthesizer, "treatments"), Graham Simpson (bass) and Paul Thompson (drums).
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Chart PositionThe song reached Number 4 on the UK Singles Chart for the week ending 26th of August 1972.
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WritingBryan Ferry, the lead vocalist of Roxy Music, wrote "Virginia Plain". The song was sparked by a painting Ferry had done while he was studying arts at the University of Newcastle in the 1960s.
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Artistic InfluenceThe term "Virginia Plain" refers to an imaginary place, inspired by Ferry's art college days when he was creating surreal artworks, and influenced by American landscapes and iconography.
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Album InclusionAlthough it was originally released on its own, without being part of any regular album, the song was later included on reissues of their debut, self-titled album "Roxy Music".
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Music VideoThe video of "Virginia Plain", featuring the band's performance of the song, was recorded and aired on BBC's Top of the Pops. This exposure greatly contributed to the track's success.
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Unusual InstrumentationRoxy Music was known for their unique, avant-garde sound, largely attributed to Brian Eno's innovative use of the synthesizer. "Virginia Plain" was notable for the high pitch, oscillating electronic sound contributed by Eno.
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Song LengthThe song is relatively short, running for approximately 2 minutes and 58 seconds.
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Legacy"Virginia Plain" effectively introduced Roxy Music into the music scene and established their reputation for being innovative and experimental. The song remains one of Roxy Music's most popular tracks and is often considered a classic of the glam rock genre.
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ControlsIn addition to Ferry's distinctive vocal style, the song is also noted for its abrupt stops and starts and varying tempos, marking it out as innovative for its time.
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